‘The sky is falling’: Detroit residents warn crumbling homes in neighborhood are about to collapse
Read full article: ‘The sky is falling’: Detroit residents warn crumbling homes in neighborhood are about to collapseTwo vacant homes on Beverly Court in Detroit are raising serious safety concerns among residents, who say the deteriorating structures pose a growing threat to the neighborhood, and fear the city isn’t listening.
Man stabs Livonia officer after entering station lobby, threatening to kill everyone, police say
Read full article: Man stabs Livonia officer after entering station lobby, threatening to kill everyone, police sayA Livonia officer was stabbed in the leg after a man allegedly entered the police station lobby and said he wanted to kill everyone while waving a knife around.
Detroit man indicted after posing with machine gun on social media
Read full article: Detroit man indicted after posing with machine gun on social mediaA Detroit man and two others have been indicted after federal investigators said Acari Reed, 19, knowingly possessed a Glock-style handgun outfitted with a “machinegun conversion device,” often called a “switch,” and posed with it on Instagram.
Detroit officer placed on administrative duty after viral video shows repeated punching of man
Read full article: Detroit officer placed on administrative duty after viral video shows repeated punching of manA Detroit police officer has been placed on “Administrative duties” after a video circulated on social media showing an officer repeatedly punching a man during an incident at a home on the city’s west side.
Move Detroit initiative aims to grow city’s population, economy with new coalition and ‘neighborhood ambassadors’
Read full article: Move Detroit initiative aims to grow city’s population, economy with new coalition and ‘neighborhood ambassadors’Detroit leaders and community partners are rolling out a new effort they say is designed to help the city grow -- not just in visibility, but in residents.
Body found near Hines Drive identified as Westland man who went missing in 2024
Read full article: Body found near Hines Drive identified as Westland man who went missing in 2024The mummified body discovered near Hines Drive last week has been identified as James Sanford, a Westland man who went missing in 2024, officials said.
Ecorse city controller arrested in Wisconsin on burglary, property damage charges
Read full article: Ecorse city controller arrested in Wisconsin on burglary, property damage chargesThe city of Ecorse’s controller is behind bars in Wisconsin, facing charges of attempted burglary, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
‘Right people, right time’: Puppy rescued from chimney of abandoned Detroit home
Read full article: ‘Right people, right time’: Puppy rescued from chimney of abandoned Detroit homeA malnourished puppy was rescued from an unlikely place -- perched at the very top of a chimney in an abandoned Detroit home.
Buddy’s Pizza under new ownership -- meet the CEO
Read full article: Buddy’s Pizza under new ownership -- meet the CEOWhile hot dogs go with baseball, pizza goes with Detroit. When someone visits the city and asks for food recommendations, Buddy’s is usually on that list. Now, there are changes on the way for the pizza chain and the original creator of Detroit-style pizza.
Morning 4: Notice at Wayne County complex threatens eviction, residents say -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Notice at Wayne County complex threatens eviction, residents say -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
‘Do not bring the club back’: Notice at Wayne County complex threatens eviction, residents say
Read full article: ‘Do not bring the club back’: Notice at Wayne County complex threatens eviction, residents sayResidents at Renaissance Estates in Ecorse are speaking out after management posted notices on their doors warning tenants about large crowds, heavy foot traffic and late-night gatherings -- and threatening eviction for those who don’t comply.
‘Outpouring of love’: Hundreds gather for vigil at park in remembrance of man found in Detroit River
Read full article: ‘Outpouring of love’: Hundreds gather for vigil at park in remembrance of man found in Detroit RiverMore than 100 people filled the park tonight for Tyler Bojanowski, the 25-year-old Wyandotte man who was found dead in the Detroit River on Monday afternoon.
‘He left it for us’: Daughter challenges credit union over delayed access to deceased father’s money
Read full article: ‘He left it for us’: Daughter challenges credit union over delayed access to deceased father’s moneyWhat should have been a time to grieve has turned into a financial nightmare for Sheri Divers, a teacher in Detroit, and her elderly mother.
Wayne State University building evacuated after equipment fire sends smoke across Detroit
Read full article: Wayne State University building evacuated after equipment fire sends smoke across DetroitThick plumes of smoke rose over Wayne State University on Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out on an upper floor of the Maccabees Building at Woodward and Warren.
Renaissance Estates residents in Ecorse react to management’s eviction warning over large crowds, late-night parties
Read full article: Renaissance Estates residents in Ecorse react to management’s eviction warning over large crowds, late-night partiesResidents at Renaissance Estates in Ecorse are speaking out after management posted notices on their doors warning tenants about large crowds, heavy foot traffic and late-night gatherings -- and threatening eviction for those who don’t comply.
Detroit police seek 22-year-old man last seen Jan. 12
Read full article: Detroit police seek 22-year-old man last seen Jan. 12Anyone who has seen Marvin Jordan III or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1140 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Breaking down Detroit Mayor Sheffield’s first State of the City address
Read full article: Breaking down Detroit Mayor Sheffield’s first State of the City addressDetroit’s first female mayor gave her first State of the City address Tuesday night, laying out ambitious plans from education to crime and housing to neighborhoods.
Man accused of reporting fake bomb threat at DTW after missing flight pleads guilty to charges
Read full article: Man accused of reporting fake bomb threat at DTW after missing flight pleads guilty to chargesA Monroe man accused of reporting a fake bomb threat for a flight leaving from the Detroit Metro Airport has pleaded guilty to his charges.
Metro Detroit drug trafficker sentenced for role in ‘cocaine torpedo’ scheme
Read full article: Metro Detroit drug trafficker sentenced for role in ‘cocaine torpedo’ schemeA man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a sprawling international cocaine trafficking and money laundering operation operating out of Metro Detroit.
‘That’s our inheritance’: AAA reverses $38K denial after Local 4 helps Inkster family with father’s claim
Read full article: ‘That’s our inheritance’: AAA reverses $38K denial after Local 4 helps Inkster family with father’s claimAn Inkster family was nearly out $38,000 for damage to their deceased father’s cabin after AAA refused to cover their claim for nearly a year.
Man indicted for shooting outside Detroit restaurant after feds recognize him on video
Read full article: Man indicted for shooting outside Detroit restaurant after feds recognize him on videoA federal grand jury has indicted Albert Egnis, 28, on one count of felon in possession of ammunition, court records show, after a Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recognized Egnis on surveillance video.
What the Detroit Thermal verdict means for Lafayette Park residents and heating access
Read full article: What the Detroit Thermal verdict means for Lafayette Park residents and heating accessA Wayne County jury affirmed Detroit Thermal’s right to access public utility easements in Lafayette Park, clearing the way for the company to reconnect the 1300 Lafayette East Cooperative to its historic steam heating system.
What Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced in her first State of the City address
Read full article: What Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced in her first State of the City addressDetroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered her first State of the City address Tuesday night at Mumford High School on the city’s northwest side, pitching a slate of neighborhood- and youth-focused initiatives.
Dog attack leaves 68-year-old woman hospitalized after mauling on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Dog attack leaves 68-year-old woman hospitalized after mauling on Detroit’s east sideA 68-year-old woman on Detroit’s east side nearly lost her life when she was viciously attacked by pitbulls, according to her family.
‘Cocaine torpedo’ scheme lands Metro Detroit drug trafficker in federal prison
Read full article: ‘Cocaine torpedo’ scheme lands Metro Detroit drug trafficker in federal prisonA man will spend decades in federal prison after being convicted in a sprawling international cocaine trafficking and money laundering operation operating out of Metro Detroit.
Detroit survey finds limited support for AI in government beyond missing-child cases
Read full article: Detroit survey finds limited support for AI in government beyond missing-child casesA new survey is shedding light on how Detroiters feel about artificial intelligence being used to help run city services -- and the results are mixed.
Teen fights prompt heavy police presence in downtown Detroit, arrests made
Read full article: Teen fights prompt heavy police presence in downtown Detroit, arrests madePolice increased patrols in downtown Detroit following a series of fights involving teenagers in and around Campus Martius Park.
‘Eyesore’: Abandoned Detroit apartment complex sparks outrage over illegal dumping, city inaction
Read full article: ‘Eyesore’: Abandoned Detroit apartment complex sparks outrage over illegal dumping, city inactionA trash-strewn, abandoned apartment complex on Detroit’s west side is drawing renewed criticism after neighbors and local business owners shared videos showing illegal dumping and other suspicious activity around the property.
Man charged in murders of 3 men found in Southwest Detroit home
Read full article: Man charged in murders of 3 men found in Southwest Detroit homeA man is facing first-degree murder charges in the deaths of three men who were found in the basement of a Southwest Detroit home last month, officials said.
Westland man freed after 9 years in prison for arson granted bond ahead of possible retrial
Read full article: Westland man freed after 9 years in prison for arson granted bond ahead of possible retrialWilliam Frederick Wateley, a man who has spent nearly a decade in prison for an arson conviction, has been released on bond while prosecutors decide whether to retry his case.
‘It tricks your mind’: Wife waits as Livonia mummified body may link to 2024 missing case
Read full article: ‘It tricks your mind’: Wife waits as Livonia mummified body may link to 2024 missing casePamela Sanford fears that a mummified body found in a Livonia creek may be her missing husband, James Sanford, who disappeared in April 2024 after leaving their Westland home without crucial medication.
A Detroit man was convicted of murdering Na’Ziyah Harris. 2 weeks later, he died in prison
Read full article: A Detroit man was convicted of murdering Na’Ziyah Harris. 2 weeks later, he died in prisonTwo weeks after he was convicted in Na’Ziyah Harris’ murder and multiple sexual assault cases, Jarvis Butts died in prison.
Plymouth Township runner injured in dog attack; police still searching for pit bull
Read full article: Plymouth Township runner injured in dog attack; police still searching for pit bullPlymouth Township police are urging residents to stay alert as they search for a pit bull that was part of a pack of dogs that attacked and injured a runner Saturday morning (March 28).
Police seek help identifying body found in creek near Hines Drive in Livonia
Read full article: Police seek help identifying body found in creek near Hines Drive in LivoniaLivonia police are asking for the public’s help identifying a severely decomposed body found partially submerged in a creek near Hines Drive and Levan Road. The deceased appears to be an adult male, according to the Livonia Police Department.
Armed suspect sought after stealing man’s jewelry at Detroit gas station, police say
Read full article: Armed suspect sought after stealing man’s jewelry at Detroit gas station, police sayAn armed suspect is being sought after allegedly assaulting and robbing someone at a Detroit gas station, police said.
Poll: Majority of Michigan voters back plan to turn Belle Isle into ‘special economic zone’
Read full article: Poll: Majority of Michigan voters back plan to turn Belle Isle into ‘special economic zone’A majority of Michigan voters and more than two-thirds of Detroit voters support a proposal to turn Belle Isle into a “special economic zone” featuring high-income, mixed-use housing, entertainment and a retail district, according to a poll released this week.
Man convicted of Westland trailer arson granted bond, new trial after flaws found in investigation
Read full article: Man convicted of Westland trailer arson granted bond, new trial after flaws found in investigationA Wayne County judge ruled Friday that William Frederick Wateley, a man who has spent nearly a decade in prison for an arson conviction, can be released on bond as prosecutors decide whether to retry his case.
37 Hamtramck mayoral ballots found after election day should’ve been counted, appeals court rules
Read full article: 37 Hamtramck mayoral ballots found after election day should’ve been counted, appeals court rules37 ballots. That’s seemingly what stands in the way of putting a final stamp on the Hamtramck mayor’s race that was seemingly decided 5 months ago, thanks to a ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals on Friday morning.
Former Detroit police sergeant faces 6th sexual assault case involving 14-year-old girl
Read full article: Former Detroit police sergeant faces 6th sexual assault case involving 14-year-old girlA retired Detroit police sergeant accused of leading a double life and raping multiple women over several years is now facing a sixth case involving a 14-year-old girl.
Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre announces 2026 concert lineup -- Here’s a list
Read full article: Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre announces 2026 concert lineup -- Here’s a listThe Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is back for another summer along the Detroit River, and the 2026 concert season is packed with national touring acts, acclaimed artists and a Wednesday night jazz series.
High school renovations bring state-of-the-art sports facilities to students in Taylor
Read full article: High school renovations bring state-of-the-art sports facilities to students in TaylorConstruction is underway on major athletic-facility upgrades at Taylor High School, part of the Taylor School District’s voter-approved $130 million bond program.
Grosse Ile sexual assault investigation underway, suspects identified, no arrests made
Read full article: Grosse Ile sexual assault investigation underway, suspects identified, no arrests madeGrosse Ile police confirmed an investigation is underway into an alleged sexual assault involving a minor, but officials say limited information is being released to protect the victim’s privacy.
Legacy and community: How Detroit small businesses are thriving with city support
Read full article: Legacy and community: How Detroit small businesses are thriving with city supportIn Round 3 of the Detroit Legacy Business Project, 30 local businesses are being honored with grants totaling $310,000, helping them modernize and continue serving their communities.
What to know about event focusing on women entrepreneurs in Detroit
Read full article: What to know about event focusing on women entrepreneurs in DetroitIt’s Women’s History Month, and this weekend, female founders and entrepreneurs are coming together to inspire one another and highlight all of the important work being done in Detroit.
What victims of Plymouth-Canton nude photo hacking scheme said to man at sentencing
Read full article: What victims of Plymouth-Canton nude photo hacking scheme said to man at sentencingSitting in a suit beside his attorney, Michael Justus appeared in federal court Thursday for sentencing with character letters from family, friends, his partner and therapist, along with a statement of his own.
Ex-Detroit police sergeant charged in 5 sex assault cases appears in court -- Here’s what happened
Read full article: Ex-Detroit police sergeant charged in 5 sex assault cases appears in court -- Here’s what happenedA former Detroit police sergeant accused of living a double life as a serial rapist appeared in court on Thursday.
Detroit 14-year-old kidnapping case: What happened in court today
Read full article: Detroit 14-year-old kidnapping case: What happened in court todayThe Detroit man accused of kidnapping a teen and sexually assaulting her for days at his home on the city’s west side was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Gilbert Family Foundation shares progress 5 years after Detroit neighborhood commitment
Read full article: Gilbert Family Foundation shares progress 5 years after Detroit neighborhood commitmentThe Gilbert Family Foundation shared an updated on its progress five years after making a $500 million commitment to Detroit neighborhoods.
Woman admits to organizing 13+ ‘push-out’ thefts at Ulta stores in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Woman admits to organizing 13+ ‘push-out’ thefts at Ulta stores in Metro DetroitA Detroit woman has pleaded guilty to organizing “push out” thefts at more than 13 Ulta Beauty stores in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, officials said.
‘Why just me’: Taylor bar creates space for kidney transplant patients to find matches
Read full article: ‘Why just me’: Taylor bar creates space for kidney transplant patients to find matchesA Taylor bar is raising awareness of the need for living kidney donors by providing a public space for people on transplant waiting lists to share their information and connect with potential matches.
Detroit Tigers preview 2026 season with new uniforms, food, and premium seating
Read full article: Detroit Tigers preview 2026 season with new uniforms, food, and premium seatingEven though the Detroit Tigers’ home opener is still eight days away, Wednesday was a chance to get a preview of everything Tigers fans will be getting in on during the 2026 season.
Detroit expanding speed hump program to 312 new locations in 2026
Read full article: Detroit expanding speed hump program to 312 new locations in 2026Detroit is expanding its traffic-calming efforts with a new list of streets slated for speed humps in 2026, responding to ongoing complaints from neighbors about speeding and reckless driving on residential roads across the city.
Metro Detroit near bottom in key economic measures as Michigan income ranking falls from 18th 40th
Read full article: Metro Detroit near bottom in key economic measures as Michigan income ranking falls from 18th 40thA new State of the Region report from the Detroit Regional Chamber shows the Detroit area is falling behind peer cities in several key economic areas, even as parts of the economy remain resilient.
‘Forever change a 6-year-old boy’s life’: Detroit grandma describes injuries after animal attack
Read full article: ‘Forever change a 6-year-old boy’s life’: Detroit grandma describes injuries after animal attackA 6-year-old Detroit boy is recovering in the hospital after a violent animal attack that left him severely injured. His family said doctors had to amputate one of his arms, and relatives are bracing for additional surgery that could remove the other.
Neighbor ‘disgusted’ after Detroit man charged in sexual assault and kidnapping of 14-year-old
Read full article: Neighbor ‘disgusted’ after Detroit man charged in sexual assault and kidnapping of 14-year-oldA 37-year-old Detroit man is in jail after being arrested and charged in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl earlier this month, according to Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office
Westland sex offender arrested for transporting child sex abuse videos of toddlers, infants
Read full article: Westland sex offender arrested for transporting child sex abuse videos of toddlers, infantsA registered sex offender from Westland is back behind bars after federal agents said he was caught transporting graphic images and videos of children as young as infants.
13-year-old boy charged for bringing gun, ammo to middle school in Inkster
Read full article: 13-year-old boy charged for bringing gun, ammo to middle school in InksterA 13-year-old boy from Inkster has been charged by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy for bringing a gun into his middle school, which is a weapons-free school zone.
Wrongfully imprisoned Detroit man exonerated after 17 years with help from innocence project
Read full article: Wrongfully imprisoned Detroit man exonerated after 17 years with help from innocence projectWrongfully imprisoned for 17 years, Dell Crawford, of Detroit, was freed after his second-degree murder conviction was overturned.
‘He was so loved’: Grieving family asks driver involved in Detroit fatal hit-and-run to come forward
Read full article: ‘He was so loved’: Grieving family asks driver involved in Detroit fatal hit-and-run to come forwardThe family of 59-year-old Richie Johnson is asking for help finding the driver who struck and killed him in a hit-and-run early Saturday on the city’s west side.
Child faces loss of limbs, long recovery from animal attack on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Child faces loss of limbs, long recovery from animal attack on Detroit’s west sideA 6-year-old boy from Detroit remains in the pediatric ICU after a violent animal attack that left him with catastrophic injuries, his family says, injuries that have already led doctors to amputate one of his arms, with relatives bracing for additional surgery that could remove the other.
Romulus, Michigan, and state sue to block proposed ICE detention facility in warehouse
Read full article: Romulus, Michigan, and state sue to block proposed ICE detention facility in warehouseCity and state officials in Romulus filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to stop the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from moving forward with plans to use a commercial warehouse as an immigration detention facility.